Resources
Guides, articles, and product updates for the serious learner.
Introducing Zhong Chinese
Why we built a distraction-free, ownership-first companion for the Dangdai curriculum.
A Course in Contemporary Chinese Vocabulary
The complete vocabulary guide for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, lessons 1-10 with TOCFL-aligned word lists, grammar explanations, and cultural notes for studying Mandarin in Taiwan.
Study Chinese in Taiwan 2026: Schools, Visas, Costs
Complete guide to studying Chinese in Taiwan: MTC vs ICLP vs TLI, student visa process, living costs, housing, and how to actually reach fluency. Updated 2026.
Dangdai Chinese Review: Is It the Right Textbook for You?
An honest assessment of A Course in Contemporary Chinese (當代中文課程)—who it's for, who it's not for, and why it remains the de-facto standard for learning Mandarin in Taiwan.
How to Survive Your First Semester at MTC
Chinese requires you to learn four distinct skills simultaneously. Here is how to split the workload between your books, digital tools and your class hours.
Book 1, Lesson 5: Food and Taiwanese Cuisine
The complete vocabulary list for A Course in Contemporary Chinese Book 1, Lesson 5—covering Taiwanese food culture, restaurant vocabulary, and expressing your culinary opinions.